ColumbiaWomen's Heavenly Hooded Jacket

I have the longer version of this coat, and I love it. I bought it to go shopping in stores, because my North Face down would make me so hot I'd almost pass out. I was thrilled to find this in a short length - knowing I liked the coat very much. Just like it's longer counterpart, this coat is warm. If you're getting super cold temps - don't bother - but for 30's and up (moving around and not standing outside doing nothing), no problem.I bought the shorter version to wear with athletic pants, jeans, etc when I didn't want a longer coat. I was between the 1X and the XL. They are NOWHERE close to one another. I'm a size 16 on top. With winter clothes (sweatshirt, sweater, etc), I have to wear the 1X. If I am wearing a t-shirt, I can wear the XL, but it still feels more snug than I'd like. I'm losing weight, so I have both an XL and a 1X so I'm covered. I'll need the XL when I hit a size 14. But when I'm a 14, I think the 1X will be too big with a sweatshirt, and I don't think the XL will work well with a sweatshirt. We'll see. If they had an XXL misses size - it might be perfect?I bought Dark Nocturnal (aka navy blue) 1X and Wild iris XL due to availability. The Dark Nocturnal is a true navy blue. It's great for kicking around and looks good on. The Wild Iris kind of is the color of Barney. I don't care; I love the color - but it's a purplish pinkish color that reminds me of Barney.From my personal experience, Columbia regular sizing runs small. Columbia plus sizing is TRUE to size. So keep that in mind when shopping. I'd put the XL at a 14 unless you're not busty at all, perhaps a 16. 1X will fit 16-18 perfectly.

This is the best jacket I have ever owned. I used to bundle up so much in a 3-in-1 jacket that it was uncomfortable to move (remember the kid in A Christmas Story?). The Omni-heat lining is amazing. The other day I went out while the wind chill was -7. There was no need to add extra layers under the jacket. Also, because it is not bulky, I think it is flattering for women of all sizes. I know the cost of the jacket is a little pricey, but it is well worth the cost. By the way, I bought this first as a vest and then went back and purchased this jacket.

I ordered this coat on the recommendation of my mother. She strongly recommended a Columbia coat with the omniheat lining. I ordered this one due to the price being much lower than other omniheat coat prices. It has become my everyday winter coat now. I love that it keeps me warm without being bulky and the thumb holes allowing most of my hands to stay covered too are my favorite feature that I never would have thought of!

I like this jacket, it’s warm and fits beautifully.

I love it because it’s light weight and not to bulky.

Love it

MAIS j’ai dû faite coudre un nouveau zipper au prix de 92$ car celui du manteau ouvrait tout seule pas que le manteau était trop petit c’est que le zipper était de mauvaise qualité